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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (132 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Land Rover Defender?
Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
MX-5 Roadster
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,895 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
Defender
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 598 Nm more.
MX-5 Roadster
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 1,222 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers substantially more boot space – 786 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 656 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 667 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Land Rover Defender stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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Land Rover Defender
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Land Rover Defender
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.
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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
140 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
2
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,078 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,735 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
152 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
152 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Land Rover
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